INVESTIGATOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES AND MISCONDUCT

Business Development Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian financial institution is seeking an Investigator specializing in Financial Crimes and Misconduct to manage fraud investigations and improve controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both French and English. The role offers flexible benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Wellness account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in fraud investigations.
• Knowledge of commercial credit and loan processes.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and review of external fraud investigations.
• Conduct interviews and prepare investigation briefs.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify fraud risks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Relationship management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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INVESTIGATOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES AND MISCONDUCT

Apply locations Montreal Toronto Vancouver time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 26, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id R-6648

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Investigator, Financial Crimes and Misconduct is responsible for performing investigations on external fraud incidents. They must have knowledge of commercial credit and loan processes, and should be able to identify risks and gaps to improve BDC’s controls and processes. The specific responsibilities of the role are described below.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Manage the timely intake, review, and closure of external fraud investigations.

• Perform investigations on suspected fraud applications with varying levels of complexity.

• Conduct interviews with clients and other external parties.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders when conducting investigations.

• Identify and escalate root causes and trends that should be addressed to avoid, reduce, or mitigate external fraud risks.

• Support the development and delivery of fraud awareness training sessions.

• Be the point of contact for fraud prevention inquiries and represent the team in discussions involving cases of suspected external fraud.

• Prepare clear and concise investigation briefs/presentations for senior leaders to inform them of incidents, next steps, and remediation items.

• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities and tasks based on the team’s needs.

• Maintain knowledge of BDC’s Know Your Client (KYC) and fraud prevention processes.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of BDC’s product offerings and loan authorization processes.

• Partner with other Financial Crimes and Misconduct investigators and team members to support internal fraud and misconduct investigations, as appropriate.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline required.

• Minimum 4 years of experience analyzing/authorizing commercial credit files, conducting external fraud investigations in lending products, or other relevant experience.

• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and/or other related certification is considered a strong asset.

• Knowledge of investigation best practices, lending methodologies, and completion of associated certification/courses considered a strong asset.

• Self-starter, able to work autonomously, and regularly manage priorities.

• Relationship management and adaptive communication style to meet the needs of various stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking skills, including ability to analyze large amounts of data and think outside the box to derive insights and conclusions.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and excellent judgement concerning private and confidential matters.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products required.

• Bilingual: Excellent written and presentation skills in both French and English required.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail] .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

About Us

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.

That’s why we are banking at another level.